ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for several clients who have mental health disorders at an assisted-living facility. Which of the following clients should the nurse determine needs to be seen by a provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Clozapine can cause severe side effects such as agranulocytosis, which presents as flu-like symptoms. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention to prevent life-threatening complications.
Choices A, B, and C are common side effects of antipsychotic medications but do not indicate immediate danger. Dizziness, vomiting, and drowsiness can be managed with adjustments in medication or supportive care. Option D is the only one that points to a potentially serious adverse reaction that requires urgent medical intervention.
Question 2 of 5
Which action is most therapeutic for a client with panic-level anxiety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Remain with the client. This is most therapeutic because it provides immediate support and reassurance, helping to calm the client and prevent further escalation of panic. Remaining with the client shows empathy and offers a sense of security, which can help the client feel safer and more in control of their anxiety.
Choices A, C, and D do not address the immediate need for support and connection that a client in panic-level anxiety requires. Resting in bed may isolate the client, medication may not address the root cause, and joining a therapy group may not be feasible or helpful in the moment. Thus, choice B is the most appropriate response for managing panic-level anxiety effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A client commits suicide in an acute mental health facility. Which of the following is the priority intervention for staff following this incident?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying warning signs in client behavior helps prevent future suicides and improves staff awareness.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is preparing an educational session about addictive disorders for nursing staff. Which of the following should the nurse include as an etiological factor of addictive disorders? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Low self-esteem, family history, and personality disorders are risk factors for addiction. Ethnicity is not a primary factor.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse observes a client's spouse sitting alone in the waiting room crying. When approached, the spouse says, "I am really concerned about my husband." Which of the following is a therapeutic nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the spouse to verbalize concerns supports therapeutic communication.